Northern Rail

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Northern Rail is a train operator. They run train services in Northern England, the East Midlands and Staffordshire.

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Do Northern Rail pay breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks at Northern Rail.

Public Transport Providers who pay breaks include CrossCountry, MTR and Hitachi.

Last updated 5 November 2025

How we know this

Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.

91% of people say they get paid breaks.

Why this matters

A good job should have paid breaks.

You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Which public transport providers pay breaks?

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